Biochemistry Schools
In Chicago, Illinois
The city of Chicago has 5 schools where biochemistry faculty can find employment. The trends in Chicago's biochemistry academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes biochemistry training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biochemistry
- Masters degree in Biochemistry
- PhD degree in Biochemistry
Statistics
Professional Trends
Chicago Vs. Illinois Biochemistry Employment
| Chicago | 6,650 |
| Illinois | 11,480 |
Exactly 6,650 of the 11,480 biochemistry professionals employed in Illinois, work in Chicago. There has been a 1% decline in the number of biochemistry professionals in Chicago between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for biochemistry professionals in Chicago has decreased, overall employment in Chicago has increased.
Chicago Vs. Illinois Biochemistry employment growth
| 10,780 | 13,690 | 12,810 | 14,180 | 11,480 |
| 6,720 | 8,440 | 7,890 | 7,930 | 6,650 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Chicago
Biochemistry VS. All professions salaries in Chicago
| $54,705 | $61,835 | $64,950 | $69,790 | $63,313 |
| $43,430 | $45,710 | $47,740 | $48,910 | $49,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biochemistry in Chicago
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicago
Salaries for biochemistry professionals in Chicago have increased. In 2010 Chicago biochemistry professionals earned an average yearly salary of $63,313. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for biochemistry professionals in Chicago was $54,705 per year. The growth in the salary of biochemistry professionals in Chicago is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biochemistry professionals in Chicago
10th percentile |
$40,247 |
25th percentile |
$47,883 |
50th percentile |
$59,670 |
75th percentile |
$76,377 |
90th percentile |
$94,403 |
Biochemistry professionals in Chicago earn a median salary of $59,670 per year. The 10% of biochemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $40,247 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 135% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Biochemistry professionals and related professions in Chicago
Chemistry |
$53,460 |
Biochemistry |
$63,313 |
Biology |
$63,872 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$70,710 |
Biochemistry professional salaries in Chicago are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biochemistry schools in Chicago
Many of Chicago's biochemistry professionals are graduates of one of the 5 accredited biochemistry schools in the city.
Biochemistry Programs Offered In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
There are a total of 9 degree and certificate programs in biochemistry offered by Chicago's biochemistry schools.
Student Completed Biochemistry Degrees In Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
60 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
15 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 79 |
In 2010 approximately 79 students graduated from biochemistry courses.